Solo Tone
Dream the Dead
Caligula's Horse
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarSuhr Modern (exact model not specified, but Sam Vallen is known for using Suhr Moderns in studio recordings of this era)
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx II (Mesa/Boogie Mark IV or Suhr Badger amp model)
PickupsSuhr SSH+ (bridge humbucker), SSV (neck humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely Axe-Fx digital delay)
Notes
Studio recording, 2017 (from the album 'In Contact'). All lead/solo tones were recorded using Axe-Fx amp modeling, specifically the Mark IV or Suhr Badger models. No evidence of live rig or analog amps/pedals for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid and smooth legatotight low endarticulate pick attackmodern high-gain clarityambient delay trailscutting presencesmooth upper midscontrolled feedbackrich harmonic overtones
Difficulty
The solo features advanced legato technique, rapid alternate picking, and complex phrasing typical of modern progressive metal, requiring high technical proficiency and control.
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Original Gear
GuitarSuhr Modern (exact model not specified, but Sam Vallen is known for using Suhr Moderns in studio recordings of this era)
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx II (Mesa/Boogie Mark IV or Suhr Badger amp model)
PickupsSuhr SSH+ (bridge humbucker), SSV (neck humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely Axe-Fx digital delay)
Notes
Studio recording, 2017 (from the album 'In Contact'). All lead/solo tones were recorded using Axe-Fx amp modeling, specifically the Mark IV or Suhr Badger models. No evidence of live rig or analog amps/pedals for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid and smooth legatotight low endarticulate pick attackmodern high-gain clarityambient delay trailscutting presencesmooth upper midscontrolled feedbackrich harmonic overtones
Difficulty
The solo features advanced legato technique, rapid alternate picking, and complex phrasing typical of modern progressive metal, requiring high technical proficiency and control.